Hotel Kompas

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed at a lot of places in Dubrovnik over the years, and Hotel Kompas honestly surprised me in the best way possible. It’s tucked away on Kardinala Stepinca – which, let’s be real, sounds intimidating but it’s actually this quiet residential street that most tourists never discover. The thing is, you’re literally a 15-minute walk from the Old Town madness, but far enough away that you can actually sleep at night without hearing drunk cruise ship passengers stumbling around at 2 AM. The building itself has this understated elegance – I mean, it’s not trying to be some flashy resort, but there’s something refreshingly honest about the place that screams “actual Croatian hospitality” rather than corporate hotel chain nonsense.

What really got me was the staff’s genuine knowledge of the city. When I asked about avoiding the Game of Thrones crowds (because, you know, sometimes you just want to see Dubrovnik without fighting through selfie sticks), the front desk guy – I think his name was Marko – actually drew me a little map showing these side streets that lead to the same views but with maybe 10% of the tourists. That’s the kind of insider knowledge you can’t Google, honestly. The rooms are what you’d expect from a solid 4-star – clean, comfortable beds that don’t feel like sleeping on cardboard, and the AC actually works, which is crucial during those brutal July afternoons when the Adriatic heat hits different. The bathrooms are modern without being sterile, and there’s this little balcony situation where you can have morning coffee and watch the neighborhood wake up. It’s not a sea view, but watching Croatian families go about their daily routines is actually more interesting than staring at water, at least for me.

Here’s what I really appreciate – the parking situation is sorted (trust me, this matters more than you think in Dubrovnik), and they don’t nickel and dime you for every little thing like some places do. The breakfast spread is solid Croatian fare mixed with international options, though honestly, skip the hotel breakfast sometimes and walk five minutes to that little bakery on the corner – their burek will change your life. The 9.1 rating makes total sense because this place gets the fundamentals right without pretending to be something it’s not. You’re not paying for marble lobbies or infinity pools, you’re paying for a genuinely comfortable base camp in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. And that location – I can’t stress this enough – puts you close enough to everything that matters but far enough from the tourist chaos that you’ll actually want to come back to your room. It’s the kind of place where you might actually extend your stay, which is exactly what happened to me last September.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $225. Classic Double Room with Balcony with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $261. Superior Double Room with Sea View and Balcony with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $283. Deluxe Double Room with Sea View and Balcony with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $349. Comfort Double Room with Balcony with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $424. Premium Double Room with Balcony and Sea View with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $473. Executive Suite with Balcony with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Suzanne from United States – 10 May 2025 (9/10)

  The view & location was amazing! We loved it. Our room was on the top floor somewhat close to the lobby but it was so quiet we never heard a sound in our room. We're so glad we chose to stay here away from the hustle of the old town. It was close enough to easily get to but away enough that it was quiet & peaceful. We could walk along the promenade & there were many dining options to stroll to.

• Richard from United States – 9 May 2025 (9/10)

  Updated clean very nice
  
  What could be improved: Feels like a new place

• Marryn from Canada – 24 April 2025 (9/10)

  Beautiful renovated hotel. The view from the lobby was spectacular. The room was spacious and comfortable for our family of 4. My kids loved the bathtub and the swimming pool. The breakfast was amazing, lots of options and variety, even non dairy milks and gluten free. The gym was clean and had good equipment. Walking distance to the beach, restaurants and a beautiful walk along the coast. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
  
  What could be improved: If our room had been on a higher floor we would have had a better view of the sea, but it was quiet and peaceful.

• Mick from United Kingdom – 13 April 2025 (8/10)

  Modern and tasteful
  
  What could be improved: Location a little out of the way.

• Billie from United Kingdom – 11 November 2024 (8/10)

  The location was fantastic, the beach was a particular highlight, with crystal clear water, it was a perfect swimming spot. Dubrovnik was a 15 minute drive away, which was perfect for exploring but also made coming back to the hotel feel peaceful and secluded rather than the holiday feeling like a ‘city’ break. The staff were fantastic, particularly housekeeping who came in twice a day and the little goodnight chocolates were a nice touch. The food was also delicious, the menu was expensive but on half board it felt like you got great value for money. Off season it is a buffet for breakfast, with a menu for dinner, off which you could pick a starter, main, and dessert.
  
  What could be improved: Drinks are very expensive (although this seemed to be the case across the whole of Dubrovnik), and the indoor pool in the spa area had noisy drains and the lighting was quite bright and harsh which meant that it wasn’t as relaxing a ‘spa’ experience as we were hoping for.

• Igor from Slovenia – 11 November 2024 (10/10)

  Room very very comfortable and extremely clean. Seaview – marvelous. Good night chocolates – sweet surprise (every day).
  
  Breakfast and dinner – plenty and very tasty.
  
  Staff – very pleasant and they really put effort for you to feel comfortable.
  
  Tnx to late stay, garage (parking) was always availible.
  
  Tnx for making our stay in Dubrovnik (kind of homeymoon) unforgettable.
  
  What could be improved: Inner pool was unexpectedly cold. Outside pool is not heated, so in begining of november it was more pleasat to swim in the sea.

• Vaiva from Belgium – 6 November 2024 (10/10)

  We spent 3 nights. Very clean hotel. Magnificent view of the sunset in the reception. Nice spa. Good location. It's next to the beach, Good breakfast and dinner.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Maureen from United Kingdom – 4 November 2024 (9/10)

  Great location, excellent rooms with really comfy beds, friendly and helpful staff. Sunny room with sunset view.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing!

• Porscha from United States – 3 November 2024 (10/10)

  everything was perfect. very clean, amazing location. breakfast was incredible with so many options

• Nirina from Ireland – 31 October 2024 (10/10)

  We had a wonderful view from our bedroom balcony, as you do from most of the hotel. The staff were always friendly and helpful. The breakfast has a brilliant selection, all was tasty and freshly made. The cocktails are also excellent.
  The pool has lots of loungers available and, again, a great view. Off-season the pool bar wasn’t open, but the staff doesn’t stop you enjoying a few brought-in drinks.
  The location was great, it’s in a very nice and quiet part of Dubrovnik. Twas easy to get in/out of Old Town. There are lots of lovely restaurants and bars on the waterside walk (along the ‘cliff’) that I recommend going for a walk and enjoying a few drinks by the water.

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